Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Not Available
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
Red Buckeye
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
Red Buckeye
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Red Buckeye and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.